Baycrest

11 4 week program, fixed Mondays (lecture) and Fridays (peer support), October 16 and 20, October 23 and 27; November 13 and 17, November 20 and 24 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 10 S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Workshop and Peer Support Group Continued Education/Goal Setting Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Lauren Spinelli We understand that adopting healthy life choices can sometimes be challenging. That's why the S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Workshop is designed to support you. This two-session workshop is built on evidence-based strategies that have proven to be effective in bringing about positive behavioural changes. You'll learn practical methods to make lasting improvements in your life. During the workshop, we'll focus on the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goals. By setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound, you'll gain clarity and direction in your actions. We'll also provide a tool to facilitate ongoing reflection and refinement of your goals as you progress. This means you'll be able to monitor your accomplishments, identify potential challenges, and make necessary adjustments along the way. one-day workshop Wednesday, November 22 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Theatre Class size: 20 Make it Snappy! Electronic Snap Circuits Continued Education/Science Lab Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Emily Kim Learn engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts by using building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits. This workshop will be sure to enhance your creative and critical thinking skills, and might just introduce you to a new hobby too. 6 week program, flex Wednesday, October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 30 Out of the Past: Film Noir Then and Now Continued Education/Film & TV Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Gabrielle Marceau Film noir is one of Hollywood's quintessential genres. From the late '30s to the '50s, audiences were enthralled with stories of hard-bitten detectives, double-crossing dames, smoke-filled bars, and dark city streets. But in the following decades, the style and themes of film noir evolved to reflect their time period: the anti-establishment spirit of the '60s, the political paranoia of the '70s, the excesses of the '80s, and the media saturation of the 2000s. This lecture will look at some of the key neo-noir films, including The Long Goodbye (1973), Mulholland Drive (2001), Gone Girl (2014), and Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Through this lecture, students will develop a keen understanding of neo-noir film, and key developments in Hollywood film history, and reappraise familiar films, directors, and stars under a new lens. The lecture will include film clips. 6 week program, flex Fridays, November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zoom (see the Admin team for the Zoom link) Class size: 20 Tech Q & A Continued Education/Digital Literacy Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Adele Ostfield As technology continues to rapidly evolve, we recognize that many of you have already taken the leap into the digital world. You've mastered the art of tapping, swiping, and typing, but we understand that sometimes a few questions linger in the back of your minds. It's perfectly okay to admit that we all encounter those moments of uncertainty and curiosity, no matter how experienced we are! Whether it's mastering the art of video calls, managing your app updates, or securing your device, we're here to assist. Feel free to come armed with your own questions or simply sit back, listen, and absorb the wealth of information being shared. You might be surprised by the questions others ask, sparking your own curiosity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and empower yourself in the world of technology. Together, let's embark on a quest for knowledge that will elevate our digital journeys to new heights. 5 week program, fixed Thursdays, November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Activity Room B Class size: 7 Memory and Aging Continued Education/Memory Risk Factors: social connections, cognitive engagement Instructor: Dr. Sue Vandermorris The Memory and Aging Program is an evidence-based memory intervention program aimed at older adults living in the community who are experiencing normal age-related memory changes. People who participate in the program can expect the following benefits: increased knowledge of memory, factors affecting memory, and memory strategies; a larger "toolbox" of memory strategies to apply to everyday memory situations; increased satisfaction with their memory and a sense of "normalization"; adopting lifestyle practices that support brain health; and reaching personal goals.

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